Female Novel
Chapter 148
Yet, she’s Dominic’s only family and a girl. She’d feel hurt if I said no. “Not tonight. I have plans.” Hehad promised Olivia to go shopping with her that night and he wasn’t about to break that promise.
“What about the day after?”
Thomas gave it some thought. Not at night. I can’t leave Olivia alone at night. He said he could make itif it was in the afternoon.
Zoe was delighted. After all, Thomas agreed to her invitation. “Sure thing, Thomas. See you soon.” Shehung up happily.novelbin
Olivia and Molly came back to the office a while later, and Olivia dragged Thomas away. “Time forlunch.”
Thomas looked at her. He was in no mood for lunch. The message Harrison left for him was still ringingin his ears. In less than six months, she’s going to be made into a sacrifice. “I’m fine. You ladies goahead.” He lit up a cigarette and started smoking.
“No. You’re going to fall sick if you don’t eat,” said Olivia sternly. “And can you stop smoking? It’s badfor your health. This whole place is turning into a fog-filled room.” She snatched the cigarette from himand stubbed it out in the ashtray. “Now come with me. We’re having lunch.”
Thomas sighed and followed Olivia to the cafeteria.
At five, Rafael came to the corridor where Thomas was, and he said, “Mr. Clifford.”
“What is it?”
“Miss Pearson can now stand on her own and run this company. Even without me, she can lead thiscompany to greater heights. My work here is done.” Rafael smiled. He had to say that Olivia was a
business genius. She learned things fast and had great insight into the business. He wouldn’t worryabout the company if someone like Olivia was handling it.
“That’s fast.” Thomas was surprised. He thought it would take Olivia at least two weeks to be able totake over. It hasn’t even been a week, and she’s already capable enough?
“It’d be astonishing for anyone else, but not her. She’s famous for a reason. She has the looks andcapabilities. Since I’m no longer needed here, I shall leave tomorrow. I’ve told Miss Pearson about it.”Rafael was staring at Thomas with anticipation. Olivia agreed to let him leave, but her decision wasmoot unless Thomas agreed to it as well. His boss told him that he must stay until Thomas said hecould leave.
“Very well. Thank you for all your help.” Thomas wouldn’t stop Rafael. It was clear he refused to stay inIrieson any longer, and he wouldn’t force him to stay around. Besides, Thomas trusted Olivia.Previously, she ran a big company like Pearson Group very well, so he believed she could run Keyshirevery well too.
“Don’t mention it, Mr. Clifford. It’s my duty.” Rafael was delighted that Thomas said he could leave. Hethen went back into his office for his last shift, though all he did was look around, since Olivia didn’tneed his help anymore.
Molly packed up and came out. She glanced at the smoking Thomas for a moment and hurried to theelevator without saying anything. Should I go for it? I know Miss Pearson’s a lot better than I am, butthat’s not the only thing love is built on. How should I make him notice me? Should I ask him out fordinner? But I’m a girl. That’d be a bit too bold. No, wait. I don’t care. If I don’t make a move, I will neverget my happiness!
Molly stopped in her tracks and turned around. “Thomas!” she said, but Thomas was no longer there.He had gone back into the office. Molly heaved a sigh and left, feeling disappointed.
Olivia left the company early today. She had a shopping date with Thomas, after all. Work could bedone at a later date, but a date with Thomas didn’t come every day. “Let’s go to the mall in the citycenter.”
“Sure.” Thomas stepped on the gas pedal and drove to the mall Olivia said.
Forty minutes later, he stopped outside the mall and looked around. Huh, everything in this place mustcost a lot. Look at these cars. Porsche and Benz.
A happy Olivia ran into the mall and looked around, then she bought a ton of clothes. Thomas heard alot of people say that women could have a closet full of clothes, and she’d still be out of clothes to wear.He didn’t believe it at first, but now he changed his mind. Wow, they can really shop.
Since Olivia was in high spirits, he didn’t want to ruin her mood, so he followed her and held herpurchases.
When they came to the third floor, someone behind them said, “Thomas!”
They turned around, and to Thomas’ surprise, it was Philip. “Mr. Lott?” He ran into him back when hewas having a meal with Molly. What a coincidence.
“Here to do some shopping?” Philip went up to Thomas and greeted him. Thomas helped their family,so he wouldn’t ignore Thomas if he were to run into Thomas. It’s been a while since I saw him.
“Yeah. I’m shopping with a friend,” said Thomas. Felice might be a disgusting woman, but her fatherwas a nice man.
“Hey, honey, look who I ran into. Draco, this is Thomas. Say hi to him.” Philip turned around and wavedat his family.